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Government Declares Friday, December 5, 2025, as Statutory Public Holiday to Mark Farmers’ Day. The Government of Ghana has officially declared Friday, December 5, 2025, as a statutory public holiday across the country in observance of Farmers’ Day.  The announcement was issued through the Ministry of the Interior in accordance with the Public Holidays Act, reaffirming the government’s commitment to recognising the vital role of farmers and fishers in national development. Farmers’ Day is celebrated annually to honour the dedication, resilience, and sacrifices of farmers and fishers who work tirelessly to ensure food availability and support economic growth. The occasion serves as a reminder of the importance of agriculture to livelihoods, industrial raw material supply, and overall national progress. It also provides an avenue for stakeholders to assess developments in the sector, highlight existing challenges, and promote new innovations aimed at improving productivity. The decla...

  Wesley Grammar School Bus Carrying 83 Students Burns to Ashes at Kasoa Tollbooth.  A school bus transporting students of Wesley Grammar School caught fire on Friday, November 28, at the Kasoa Tollbooth, but fortunately, all passengers managed to escape unharmed. The bus had 83 students and five teachers on board at the time of the incident. According to Richard Boafo, a sports teacher accompanying the students, they were on their way to Ngleshie Amanfro Senior High School for a sporting event when the fire broke out. Speaking to Citi News, Boafo explained that smoke was first noticed coming from the vehicle, prompting immediate action to evacuate everyone safely. “We noticed smoke coming out of the bus, so we asked all the students to move out immediately. Fortunately, all 83 students and five teachers on board escaped safely, but the bus was completely burnt to ashes,” he said. Eyewitnesses at the scene described a sudden rise in smoke and flames, which quickly engulfed the...

  Education Minister Exposes Misuse of Government Learning Tablets in Senior High Schools. He said... The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has disclosed that some Senior High School students are diverting government-issued tablets from their academic purpose to access pornographic content.  The revelation has sparked widespread concern over the effectiveness of digital learning controls in schools and the moral implications of unchecked access to technology. Addressing Parliament of Ghana, the minister explained that the tablets were supplied under the Free SHS programme to strengthen digital education by giving students direct access to curriculum-based learning materials.  However, he revealed that many of the devices were distributed without adequate customisation and security restrictions, creating loopholes that have allowed students to misuse them for non-academic and inappropriate activities. Mr. Iddrisu stated that the national rollout of the tablets cove...

NDC Teachers’ Forum Demands Immediate Payment of Outstanding CPD and Digital Allowances. The Teachers’ Wing of the National Democratic Congress Professionals Forum has expressed deep concern over the continued delay in the payment of teachers’ Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and digital allowances, describing the situation as unacceptable and deeply worrying for members across the country. In a press statement issued on 26 November 2025, the leadership of the NDC Professionals Forum Teachers’ Wing noted that the two allowances, which form part of the collective agreement between government and teachers, have still not been paid several weeks after they were due. According to the group, the delay has placed unnecessary financial strain on teachers who depend on these funds to support their professional growth and classroom work. While acknowledging the efforts of the government to improve conditions in the education sector, the forum raised concerns that certain individuals or...

No Education Minister Appeals for Two-Week Window to Resolve CETAG Strike. The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has appealed to the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) to suspend its ongoing strike and allow government two weeks to address the association’s unresolved concerns.  The appeal followed a meeting between the Minister and the leadership of CETAG on Tuesday, November 25, aimed at finding a negotiated solution to the impasse. Speaking to journalists after the engagement, the Minister indicated that the outstanding issues date back to 2022 but assured that government is prepared to take steps to resolve them within the proposed two-week window. He explained that he had formally requested the association to call off the strike as negotiations continue, noting that the final decision now rests with CETAG and its members. He further acknowledged that parts of the dispute are linked to rulings made by the National Labour Commission in favour of CET...

'This is not a Christmas or end-of-year package' – NAGRAT president on delayed allowances. The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has expressed strong dissatisfaction over the delayed payment of teachers’ allowances, following comments by its President, Angel Carbonu, during an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem. Mr. Carbonu disclosed that assurances given to the association just last week regarding the release of the outstanding allowances have not been honoured. He described the situation as frustrating and unfair to teachers who were made to genuinely expect payment within the month. According to him, the collective agreement between teacher unions and government clearly spells out that the payment should be made in November. He explained that NAGRAT had already informed its members based on this official agreement, and the current delay has understandably created anxiety and disappointment among teachers nationwide. The NAGRAT President cautioned that the con...

GNAT Flags Risk of Teacher Industrial Action Over Pending CPD Allowances. The General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Thomas Tanko Musah, has issued a stern warning to the government, urging immediate intervention from the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, and the Ghana Education Service (GES) to prevent potential industrial unrest among teachers. The warning follows growing discontent among teachers nationwide due to delays in the payment of November 2025 salaries and the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) allowance.  Mr. Musah described the situation as "deeply troubling," stating that teachers feel betrayed by the unexpected delay, despite earlier assurances from the Ministry of Education and GES that the allowance would be paid without issues. According to Mr. Musah, the validation process for the payment was completed, and indications were given that the allowances would be paid. However, the payment has not been made, placing ...

Teacher Unions Raise Alarm Over Delayed November 2025 Professional and Digital Allowances. Earlier this month, Ghana’s leading teacher unions, GNAT, NAGRAT, and PRETAG, issued a formal statement expressing serious concern over delays in disbursing two essential allowances: the Continuous Professional Development Allowance (CPDA) and the Continuous Digital Skills Allowance (CDISA).  These payments, scheduled under the 2024 Collective Agreement for November 2025, remain unpaid, generating widespread frustration and anxiety among teachers nationwide. Many educators rely on these allowances not only to enhance their professional skills but also to meet personal financial obligations, making the delay particularly burdensome. Union leaders Thomas T. Musah (GNAT), King Ali Awudu (PRETAG), and Eric Agbe-Carbonu (NAGRAT) highlighted that timely payment of CPDA and CDISA contributes significantly to sustaining teacher morale and ensuring stability within the education sector.  They not...

  Teachers Angered Over Unpaid Professional and Digital Allowances Despite November Salary Payments. Despite the successful payment of November salaries, widespread dissatisfaction has emerged among teachers following the exclusion of their Professional Development Allowance and Digital Allowance.  What was expected to be a routine financial period has instead become a source of deep concern, as many teachers depend on these allowances to support both their professional duties and personal financial commitments.  The omission has generated complaints across several platforms, with teachers describing the situation as frustrating and unfair. Shortly after salaries reflected in accounts, discussions intensified across staff rooms, online forums, and social media spaces for teachers. Many expressed disappointment, explaining that these allowances form part of their yearly financial planning.  The absence of the digital allowance has been particularly troubling for teac...

CAGD Issues Detailed Clarification on November 2025 Allowance Delays for Teachers and Other Workers. The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has issued a full clarification on the delayed payment of two categories of allowances that were expected to reflect in the November 2025 payroll.  This update has become necessary as many teachers and other public sector workers have been raising concerns, seeking answers, and wanting clear direction on when the outstanding allowances will finally be paid. In its detailed communication, the department noted that the delay was not intentional but the result of a technical hitch that occurred during the final payroll run for November 2025. This unexpected challenge affected the smooth processing of two specific allowances. Due to the sensitivity of the government payroll system, CAGD explained that attempting to force the allowances through the system could have created further disruptions, including delaying the payment of No...

CETAG Declares Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Allowances and Unfulfilled Government Commitments. The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has directed its members across the country to withdraw their services effective Monday, 24th November 2025, in an indefinite nationwide strike.  This decision follows an emergency meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) held on 19th November 2025, citing the government's persistent failure to honour critical financial commitments owed to teacher educators.  The industrial action is in response to the government's continuous refusal to fully implement the National Labour Commission (NLC) arbitral award delivered on 2nd May 2023, aimed at resolving longstanding concerns of CETAG members. The Association has outlined four key unresolved financial obligations prompting the strike. CETAG members in 39 Colleges of Education are yet to receive compensation for additional duties performed in 2022, with only Accra Col...

  Minister of Education Obtains $180M World Bank Support to Transform School Infrastructure and End Double-Track System. The Ministry of Education has achieved a significant milestone with the successful acquisition of a $180 million World Bank facility aimed at ending the double-track system in Senior High Schools (SHS) and modernizing school infrastructure nationwide.  This initiative, under the Ghana Secondary Learning Improvement Programme (GSLIP), is designed to address the longstanding challenges of the double-track system, which required students to alternate between tracks, often disrupting academic continuity.  By providing upgraded classrooms, dormitories, laboratories, and assembly halls, the program seeks to create a conducive learning environment that supports quality education for all students. In addition to infrastructure improvements, the Minister of Education has confirmed that the “No Academic Fees” policy will continue for all first-year students in pu...

Islamic SHS Student Dies After Falling From School Building in Suspected Suicide Incident. The Islamic Senior High School in Kumasi has been left in a state of deep sorrow following the death of Abass, a Form Three Business student and acting Boys’ Prefect, who lost his life after falling from the upper floor of the school’s administration block on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.  Witnesses describe the scene as chaotic, with both students and staff rushing to offer help immediately after the fall.  Preliminary information gathered from the school community suggests that Abass may have been experiencing emotional strain, as several students recalled hearing concerning remarks from him in the past, even though no formal report was made to school authorities.  His family members, including his mother and uncle, also noted that he had occasionally made troubling comments at home, which they unfortunately did not interpret as serious signs of distress.  He was swiftly transp...

  Reading Culture in Schools Declining – Haruna Iddrisu Urges Action. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has expressed deep concern over what he describes as a declining culture of reading among students across the country, noting that the current trend poses challenges to Ghana’s long-term educational and national development objectives. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Wednesday, November 19, during discussions on key allocations for the education sector in the 2026 national budget, Minister Iddrisu highlighted the critical role that reading plays in fostering academic excellence and equipping students with essential skills for personal and professional growth. “ Our reading culture is not the best,” he acknowledged, emphasizing that cultivating strong reading habits remains central to building a knowledgeable and competitive generation. The Minister urged parents, teachers, and communities to actively participate in nurturing children’s interest in reading. He underscored...

  GES Opens Applications for Fast-Track PGDE to Upgrade Non-Professional Teachers. The National Teaching Council (NTC), in partnership with the Ghana Education Service (GES), has released an official notice inviting non-professional teachers to apply for the Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) programme.  This initiative supports teachers currently working in public and private pre-tertiary institutions who do not yet hold a professional teaching qualification and forms part of a broader national effort to strengthen the quality of teaching and learning across the country. The fast-track PGDE programme will commence in December 2025, and interested teachers are required to submit their applications by 30th November 2025. The programme is designed to equip teachers with the professional skills, knowledge, and values needed to deliver effective instruction in the classroom. Upon completion, teachers will gain the recognised professional qualification required for licensure...

Parliament Questions Former Finance Minister’s Absence Amid Corruption Charges The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has questioned the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, on why former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has yet to return to Ghana from the United States. Ayariga noted that Ofori-Atta was unwell while serving as Finance Minister and remained in Ghana before the New Patriotic Party (NPP) lost the 2024 general elections. However, shortly after the elections, he reportedly traveled to the US for medical treatment. Speaking in Parliament on Friday, November 21, Ayariga asked, “Ken Ofori-Atta was sick when he was Finance Minister; we all saw it, and he stayed in Ghana. How come today, he has refused to return when he’s being sought after by the law enforcement agencies?” In response, Afenyo-Markin defended Ofori-Atta, stating, “Mr. Ofori-Atta has been transparent about his medical condition. Everyone may face health issues at some point. It is misleading ...

Unemployed Trained Teachers Reject Government's 6,100 Teacher Recruitment Plan, Demand Transparency and Fairness in Employment Process. The Coalition of Unemployed Trained Teachers has expressed profound disappointment and frustration with the government's plan to recruit 6,100 teachers, stating that it falls woefully short of addressing the country's pressing teacher shortage.  Representing over 17,000 unemployed College of Education graduates, the coalition says the announcement has precipitated uncertainty and anxiety among qualified teachers, exacerbating an already dire employment landscape. In a strongly-worded statement, the group emphasized that all qualified teachers deserve opportunities to serve in Ghana's educational sector, not just a privileged few.  They are demanding transparency, fairness, and accountability in the recruitment process, questioning whether it will be based on merit, cronyism, or other opaque factors. The coalition is calling on Education...